Flu Officials: Time To Get Your Flu Shot

Vaccines are developed each year based on research that identifies which strains of influenza are most likely to be prevalent.

The Delaware General Health District managed to secure enough supply for all its school clinics, but also urges those who can’t find FluMist at retailers or physician’s offices to get the shot soon, said spokeswoman Traci Whittaker. “So if someone is wondering whether they should get the vaccine- it’s not perfect- but its our best prevention, so I still would highly recommend to people to get out there and get vaccinated”. Van Essen pointed out that about ten percent of the population come down with the flu, meaning nine of ten are vaccinated for little reason.

If your little ones are afraid of needles, Oxford County Public Health is offering a different kind of flu shot to help them stay healthy this winter. “The vaccine takes one to two weeks to produce immunity”. In its first flu report of the season the centers for disease control say there has been minimal flu cases across the country. Under the age of nine and taking the flu vaccine for first time, you need to take two flu shots.

The annual flu shot is not ideal and there is no guarantee it will match all viral strains that will circulate this year. All others will be charged a $35 fee for the standard flu vaccine, payable by cash or check (no credit cards).

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The Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department administers flu shots by appointment or by walking in.

The health department is open Monday through Friday from 8 to 4, and it’s on 3rd street in Chattanooga.

For those with Medicare, one flu shot per flu season is normally covered by Medicare Part B, according to Medicare.gov.

So far the CDC has seen no significant drift in now circulating flu viruses, as it did last season.

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